Riding on sidewalks.
Memphis Code of Ordinances § 11-24-10
in effectSec. 11-24-10. - Riding on sidewalks.
A. Any person may operate a bicycle on a sidewalk except where official signs have been erected and are in place indicating the prohibition of such activity.
B. When operating a bicycle on a sidewalk, such person shall yield the right-of-way to any operator of sidewalk-type vehicles and give an audible signal before overtaking and passing any such operator. The audible signal shall be given verbally or via a bell, and shall not be given via a whistle or siren. For purposes of this subsection, sidewalk-type vehicles shall include coasters, sleds, non-motorized scooters, roller skates, or any similar vehicle, toy or article on wheels.
(Code 1967, § 10-11; Code 1985, § 21-205; Ord. No. 2155, § 1, 5-20-1975; Ord. No. 5352, § 1(21-205), 5-11-2010)
Source: City of Memphis, Code of Ordinances and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tn/memphis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT11VETR_CH11-24BI_S11-24-10RISIFetched: 10/28/2026
